Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 3,420 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 9 bars in and around Ypsilanti, MI, led by Ziggy's, WaxBar and Ypsi Cocktail Club. Together they have 3,420 Google reviews; Ziggy's has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.8. Every place on the list is in Ypsilanti, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Regular jazz, indie rock, hip-hop, and electronic performances give Ziggy's a distinct place among bars in Ypsilanti, MI. Its mix of live music, beer, wine, cocktails, and happy-hour drinks, backed by a 4.8 Google rating from 312 reviews, earns it the No. 1 spot. At 206 W Michigan Ave, this women-owned bar and coffee house offers a casual, cozy setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Dancing and bar games add options beyond the performances, while wheelchair-accessible seating and an LGBTQ-welcoming atmosphere round out the appeal.
New and used LPs, 45s, and tropical drinks give WaxBar a distinct reason to take the No. 2 spot. This record store and bar at 44 E Cross St in Ypsilanti, MI pairs record shopping with cocktails, beer, wine, and liquor in a casual, cozy setting. Notable cocktails and fast service are listed highlights, while its 4.8 Google rating from 189 reviews adds support. Indoor and outdoor seating, happy-hour drinks, and a 2 a.m. closing time every night round out its appeal.
Notable cocktails and fast service give Ypsi Cocktail Club its strongest case for rank 3 among bars in Ypsilanti, MI. The bar at 102 W Michigan Ave pairs cocktails and liquor with food, happy-hour drinks, and table service. Its casual, cozy atmosphere also has romantic and upscale elements, while accommodating groups. A 4.7 Google rating from 152 reviews adds support to those strengths. Friday and Saturday hours run from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and free street parking is listed.
Bourbon, whiskey, and live music anchor Mash Bar’s fourth-place spot in Ypsilanti, MI. Set at 400 N River St in historic Depot Town, next to Thompson & Co., it pairs that focus with beer, cocktails, wine, and food available at the bar. The casual, cozy setting includes indoor and outdoor seating, while karaoke, trivia, and dancing add options beyond live performances. A 4.6 Google rating from 96 reviews supports its placement, and Friday and Saturday hours run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Beer, cocktails, and several ways to spend an evening earn 734 Brewing Company the No. 5 spot. This Black-owned bar and brewery at 15 E Cross St in Ypsilanti, MI pairs a casual, cozy setting with karaoke nights, live music, bar games, and sports viewing. Indoor and outdoor seating give groups options, and outside food is welcome. Its 4.4-star Google rating across 195 reviews adds support, while Friday through Sunday hours extend to midnight.
House microbrews on tap, live music, and trivia nights give Ypsi Alehouse its sixth-place spot among bars in Ypsilanti, MI. Set in a vintage building at 124 Pearl St #100, it pairs a casual, cozy setting with pub fare, wine, and food served at the bar. Bar games add another reason to linger, while outdoor seating offers an alternative to the indoor space. Friday and Saturday hours run until midnight, and its 4.4-star Google rating from 849 reviews supports the selection.
Pints, pub food, and several ways to spend an evening earn Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery the No. 7 spot. At 720 Norris St in Ypsilanti, MI, this casual pub at the brewery’s distribution hub pairs counter service with indoor and outdoor seating. Trivia nights, bar games, and live music add to the draw, while a fireplace anchors its cozy atmosphere. A 4.4-star Google rating across 1,065 reviews supports its place, and doors stay open until 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Trivia nights
Outdoor seating
Cozy fireplace
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Pool, darts, cornhole, and a jukebox give Powell's Pub plenty to do between drinks. This casual bar at 625 N Huron St in Ypsilanti, MI earns rank 9 with daily drink specials, karaoke nights, sports viewing, and a kitchen the business says stays open late. Beer, cocktails, liquor, and wine cover the drinks menu, while outdoor seating adds another place to settle in. Its 4.2 Google rating from 393 reviews and nightly 2 a.m. closing round out the case.
Late-night hours and an on-site bar give Deja Vu Showgirls Ypsilanti Strip Club its place at No. 10. Located at 31 N Washington St in Ypsilanti, MI, the venue centers on adult entertainment, including entertainers and private dances, and advertises bachelor parties. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 169 reviews. Doors open at 8 p.m. daily, with closing times of 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 a.m. the rest of the week. Free street parking adds a practical convenience.
On-site bar
Late-night hours
Free street parking
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How we ranked this list
Each bar is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Ypsilanti category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which bars in Ypsilanti, MI stay open until 2 a.m.?
WaxBar and Powell's Pub close at 2 a.m. every day. WaxBar opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Powell's opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and noon Sunday.
Where can I find live music or trivia in Ypsilanti, MI?
Ypsi Alehouse, Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery, and Mash Bar all list live music and trivia. 734 Brewing Company also offers live music. For karaoke, choose 734 Brewing Company, Mash Bar, or Powell's Pub.
Which bars in Ypsilanti, MI offer food or allow outside food?
Ypsi Alehouse serves pub fare and house microbrews, while Corner Brewery offers pints and pub grub. Red Rock Downtown Barbecue serves barbecue, Southern sides, and craft beer. Vinny’s Bar & Grill lists burgers and wings, and Powell's Pub has a kitchen open late. 734 Brewing Company allows outside food.
Where can I watch sports or play bar games in Ypsilanti, MI?
Vinny’s Bar & Grill at 705 W Cross St has wall-to-wall TVs. 734 Brewing Company and Powell's Pub also list sports viewing. Powell's, at 625 N Huron St, offers pool, dart boards, cornhole, and arcade games.
Which bars in Ypsilanti, MI have outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible entrances?
734 Brewing Company, Ypsi Alehouse, Corner Brewery, Mash Bar, and Vinny’s Bar & Grill all list outdoor seating and wheelchair-accessible entrances. Each also lists accessible parking and restrooms. WaxBar has outdoor seating and accessible parking and restrooms, but does not have a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
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